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[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, February 27, 1950]

Description: Letter to Cecile from her father about past travel to Cuba, Guatemala, and Mexico, and experiences in those countries as well as their government, society, politics, religion, economics, and history. He also writes about Mexican art and future plans to return to Havana or Mexico City.
Date: February 27, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to D. W. Kempner, June 4, 1948]

Description: Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Daniel W. Kempner discussing problems with business in Europe and the possibility of hiring a continental agent. He also proposes shipping the GIRC 1,000 bales of 1-1/32 cotton with certain stipulations. There are handwritten notes from Daniel W. Kempner responding to the letter.
Date: June 4, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Gwilym A. Price, March 6, 1954]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Gwilym A. Price discussing his disapproval of Price and Westinghouse Electric Corporation's asks for the imposition of tariffs to prevent the U.S. government or citizens from buying foreign electrical products at a cheaper price while providing evidence to support his statements.
Date: March 6, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner, May 14, 1951]

Description: Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner catching up on various personal matters such as Frances Louise and her pain level, Harris' experience sailing with the Thompsons, a game of bridge with Lyda and Mary Matthews, and Shrub's little league baseball team. He also mentions that life at the office has been quiet.
Date: May 14, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig, September 30, 1950]

Description: Letter from D. W. Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig expressing pleasure at receiving his letter and clarifying a misunderstanding about correspondence during a trip. He apologizes for any missed letters, especially one to the Grand Hotel. He also mention poor reports of the cotton crop in his area and the impact on business in Galveston. He is pleased that Mr. Bertig has a television set and shares their travel experiences in Europe. .
Date: September 30, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, September 21, 1954]

Description: Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner providing updates on cotton purchases and stock, noting the totals and details of ongoing transactions. He discuss financial loans, government cotton orders, and the ginning progress reported by Bill Keyser. Weather conditions and their impact on operations are mentioned. Additionally, there are legal updates concerning a suit against the Prudential Insurance Company.
Date: September 21, 1954
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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